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Summer Session 1 – June 15 through June 25, 2015

Students have the option of attending lecture on-campus from May 18-June 12 OR online from May 4-June 12. Both sections will then meet for a field experience at CMUBS on Beaver Island from June 15-June 25.

Prerequisite: CHM 132 or CHM 161

Recommended: MTH 107

Summer Session 2 - June 29 through July 17, 2015

Animal Behavior - BIO 518Z

(3 credits)Behavior in invertebrate and vertebrate organisms related to genetics, morphology and the ecology of animal populations on Beaver Island.

Prerequisites: BIO 218 or graduate standing

Biostatistics – BIO 500Z

(3 credits)

Basic concepts in statistical analysis of experimental data that is typical in biological research. Statistical computer program use included. Collection and analysis of data from the Beaver Island ecosystem expected.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing or 12 hours of biology

Recommended: MTH 130

Summer Session 2 – June 29 through July 10, 2015

Aquatic Insects – BIO 511Z(3 credits)

The natural history and systematics of freshwater insects.

Prerequisites: BIO 218 or graduate standing or instructor permission

Summer Session 2 – July 13 through July 24, 2015

Field Biology – BIO 100Z(3 credits)

Introduction to the techniques and methods for field studies in biology. Sampling procedure, interpretation and data analysis emphasize basic ecological relationships between organisms and their environments.

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors that meet CMU Admissions requirements will be considered for enrollment in BIO 100Z.

Summer Session 2 – July 27 through July 31, 2015

Vascular Aquatic Plants – BIO 597Z1(1 credit)

Survey of the hydrophytic (aquatic) summer ferns and flowering plants of northern Michigan with particular reference to the local flora.

Prerequisite: BIO 203

Summer Session 2 - July 27 through August 14, 2015

Freshwater Biology - BIO 366z

(3 credits)

An introduction to the ecology of freshwater systems with an emphasis on the natural history, identification, and collection of freshwater organisms.

Prerequisite: BIO 110

Advanced Freshwater Biology - BIO 597z2

(3 credits)

Advanced coverage of the ecology of freshwater systems with an emphasis on the natural history, identification, and collection of freshwater organisms.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission from instructor

​​Registration

Registration for CMUBS courses through
CentralLink begins in February 23, 2015. Once you are registered, you will be sent housing information.